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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,611.43, 58,804.08 and 23,749.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,611.43, 58,804.08 and 23,749.77 is: 32,774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,611.43 : 58,804.08 = 23,749.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,611.43/58,804.08 = 23,749.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,611.43x = 58,804.08 × 23,749.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,611.43x = 1,396,583,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,583,375.06/42,611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,774.85

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